PRETREATMENT PROGRAM MANAGER (0933), Collection System Division, Wastewater Enterprise-SFPUC

Reporting to the Collection System Division Manager, the Pretreatment Program Manager functions as the division’s senior manager responsible for the coordination and implementation of program planning and enforcement of the Federal Pretreatment Regulations, 40 CFR 403 regulations, and the City and County of San Francisco’s (City’s) Sewer Use Ordinance, and applicable State regulations regarding waste discharges to the sewerage system.  This position is responsible for the following programs, each a distinct and diverse functional area: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pretreatment Program – regulates wastewater discharges from non-domestic waste sources for the city. Pollution Prevention/Stormwater Program – City program for identifying pollutants of concern and developing outreach to residences and businesses for pollutant source reduction, as well as the regulation of stormwater impacting the City’s storm sewer system. Field Monitoring Program – conducts field-related sampling for the city and sampling for regulatory compliance. Laboratory/ Technical Section Program – oversees and guides the laboratory aspects related to regulatory compliance, providing guidance related to pretreatment regulations, interpretation of data, and overall laboratory regulatory compliance. The Pretreatment Program Manager defines organizational structure, and staffing requirements, and interfaces with all managerial levels of city/county government and outside agencies and serves as a representative of the division or department in meetings.  This position plays a key and high-level role in meeting regulatory requirements under the federal Clean Water Act where the State Water Resources Control Board and regional agencies oversee and is mandated in the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Essential Functions: 1. Direct and administer inspection, monitoring, and enforcement activities for commercial and industrial facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pretreatment, stormwater, and waste discharge regulations. 2. Plan, implement, and oversee the Federal General Pretreatment Program and related regulatory programs, including field monitoring, pollution prevention, and stormwater sub-programs. 3. Overall program management through the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, quality assurance systems, and performance metrics to ensure regulatory compliance and effective staff performance. 4. Direct the preparation and submission of required regulatory reports to oversight agencies and coordinate responses to audit findings and compliance reviews conducted by state and regional authorities. 5. Determine staffing, budgetary, and resource requirements necessary to meet program objectives and support the implementation of new or expanded program elements. 6. Supervise and evaluate mid-level staff and/or line managers; provide leadership, guidance, and performance management to ensure program goals are met. 7. Coordinate and integrate program activities across departmental sections and divisions; contribute to the development and implementation of departmental goals, policies, priorities, and strategic initiatives. 8. Plan, develop, and direct complex, multi-section projects or programs; oversee research and analysis of highly technical issues; evaluate alternative approaches and recommend effective courses of action. 9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership, high-level state and federal regulatory officials, industry representatives, consultants, and contractors to develop, evaluate, and implement compliance goals, policies, and procedures. 10. Analyze operational constraints and functional program issues; develop, evaluate, implement, and document policies and procedures to improve workforce effectiveness and overall program performance. 11. Oversee complex pretreatment programs th ... (truncated, view full listing at source)